Suzuki XL7 vs. Mazda Tribute Hybrid Review

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs almost the same to get the Mazda Tribute Hybrid to the dealership as the Suzuki. The Suzuki pales in comparison to the Mazda Tribute Hybrid when it comes to gas mileage. Producing a precise fuel economy evaluation is so tricky that some think not even the federal government can do it, but it looks as though the Tribute Hybrid is the winner in terms of fuel economy. In terms of MSRP, the Mazda Tribute Hybrid costs significantly more than the Suzuki XL7. The Mazda Tribute Hybrid will save you a lots_of_money at the pump every year compared to the Suzuki XL7.

Utility
The Suzuki XL7 will quite certainly prove more convenient than the Mazda for those of you with frequent kid-cargo. The XL7 outpulls the Mazda Tribute Hybrid by a big margin.

Convenience
You'll definitely have to take the XL7 for a fill-up more often than the Mazda Tribute Hybrid because of its tank size and fuel economy.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Suzuki XL7 offers a bit more head room than the Mazda, there frankly isn't much of a difference. The ampler interior dimensions of the Suzuki make it more spacious for your passengers than the Mazda Tribute Hybrid.

Dimensions
The Suzuki is considerably more bulky than the Mazda. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Suzuki XL7 than the Mazda Tribute Hybrid because of its larger tank. The Tribute Hybrid and the Suzuki XL7 compete for the same parking spaces. The Mazda Tribute Hybrid's shorter wheelbase may produce a less-settled highway ride but a nimbler feel in daily traffic than the Suzuki XL7.

Performance
With respect to horsepower, the XL7 packs quite a punch and will knock the Tribute Hybrid down a few rungs. On the flip side, keep in mind that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Handling
With their comparable turning radii, the Mazda Tribute Hybrid and the Suzuki XL7 likely handle roughly the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Tribute Hybrid's engine is significantly smaller than the Suzuki XL7's. Note that a smaller engine usually has to work a little harder; on the flip side, smaller engines typically get better gas mileage. Torque equals pickup, and the Suzuki XL7 will have picked up and gone by the time the Mazda Tribute Hybrid finally gets moving. The Mazda Tribute Hybrid could learn a lesson or two from the Suzuki XL7 as far as torque.

Warranty
The Mazda Tribute Hybrid and the Suzuki XL7 have the same basic warranty.